Dr. Kody Bonin received his dental degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston in 1988. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Houston and Texas A&M University. Dr. Bonin is actively involved in all phases of dentistry, with an emphasis on cosmetic dentistry.
He completed one year hospital based general practice residency at Medical College of Georgia, and a mini-residency in cosmetic dentistry in 1995 at Baylor College of Dentistry.
In his free time, Dr. Bonin enjoys spending time with family, being involved in his church and participating in physical fitness.
Dr. Naeem Ali is a long-time Houston native. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors in Management Information Systems. Dr. Ali continued on to obtain his Doctorate of Dental Medicine from Harvard School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Upon completion, Dr. Ali returned home to Houston to complete his residency and earn a Specialty Certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. In his continued commitment to education, Dr. Ali obtained board certification with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons.
Dr. Ali looks forward to improving the oral health of this community. As his patient, you can expect comfortable, safe, and high-quality dental care. Paired with the knowledge and efficiencies of our team, we will work together to improve and maintain your oral health so you can have the smile of your dreams.
Away from the office, Dr. Ali enjoys spending quality time with his wife and two boys. Together they can be found traveling, exploring the culinary scene of Houston, or watching the Rockets.
Dr. King initially moved to Houston, Texas when she was 18 and attended the University of Houston to pursue degrees in Biology and Psychology. Dr. King fell in love with dentistry during a medical mission trip to Guatemala, and later moved to Salt Lake City where she earned her dental degree from Roseman School of Health Sciences. She met her husband while attending school in Utah and after her husband finished medical school, they moved back to Texas together to be close to family.
King and her husband enjoy spending time outdoors with their two beautiful Australian Shepherds. Dr. Kings hobbies include cooking, learning new recipes from all over the world, hiking, camping, skiing, and painting.
Dr. Mandy Wilkinson is the orthodontist of the BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of Galleria, Heights, Oak Forest.
Dr. Mandy Wilkinson studied at the University of Toronto and St. Louis University. She loves being an orthodontist because it gives her the opportunity to improve patients’ self esteem! Over the course of her career Dr. Wilkinson has successfully completed over 6,000 orthodontic cases.
“I love seeing the transition from malposed teeth and poor confidence to a straight and functional smile with new found confidence.”
With Dr. Wilkinson, patients can expect a holistic approach to orthodontics. She has been known to confer with multiple specialists as needed to ensure patients achieve a comprehensive treatment plan in the best interest of their esthetic smile and oral health.
Dr. Wilkinson is looking forward to reaching out to those in the community who never thought orthodontic treatment was for them. She believes everyone should have access to improvements in their smile and overall oral health.
Outside of orthodontic treatment Dr. Wilkinson enjoys spending time with her teenage son who is an avid baseball player at Stratford High School. She also enjoys cycling, swimming, traveling and taking walks with her lab.
Dr. Solmaz Eftekhari graduated from Stony Brook University in New York with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering and a minor in Chemistry. She went on to attend New York University’s College of Dentistry where she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree.
Dr. Eftekhari always knew she wanted to help others and work in the medical field, but didn’t realize her passion for dentistry until, as an undergraduate student, she began shadowing a local dentist and working in the research department of Stony Brook Dental. Her passion for dentistry grew throughout the years, and she has found restoring patients’ smiles to be an extremely rewarding and gratifying experience.
Dr. Eftekhari is married to a native Houstonian, Arian, and together they share their dog, Pepi. When she is not in the office, Dr. Eftekhari enjoys trying new food and restaurants, experimenting in the kitchen, traveling, and working out. She is looking forward to exploring Houston, visiting museums, and immersing herself in the local food scene!
Dr. Dara Abusada is the owner of the BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of Richmond Dental Office.
Dr. Dara Abusada is a native Houstonian. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods at the University of Houston and later went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. Upon completion of dental school, Dr. Abusada was respectively awarded the Myron Sigler International Esthetic Dentistry Award.
Dr. Abusada is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society. She also enjoys giving back to the community at Texas Mission of Mercy and Give Kids a Smile Day events.
Aside from her involvement in the dental community, Dr. Abusada enjoys traveling the world to gain new life experiences with her husband, Ammar, and two beautiful daughters, Reina & Mila. She also keeps busy by introducing her daughters to exciting adventures and community involvement satisfying their curiosity as well as growing them into future contributors and leaders of their community.
As the child of a dentist in the military, Dr. Paul moved frequently as a child. He went to high school in Mobile, Alabama and attended college at Loyola University of New Orleans. Upon graduating from Loyola University of New Orleans, Dr. Paul received a master’s in science from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA.
After graduate school, Dr. Paul attended Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry. Dr. Paul graduated first in his dental school class which led him to his residency in Endodontics at Virginia Commonwealth School of Dentistry. After his residency in Endodontics, Dr. Paul moved to Houston in 2010 and has called Houston home ever since.
Dr. Paul has been married to his lovely wife Candyce for over 15 years. He has two wonderful girls who keep him busy with soccer and horseback riding. In his spare time, Dr. Paul enjoys running and training for marathons. He appreciates his opportunity to provide dental care to the communities of Houston.
Dr. Dara Abusada is the owner of the BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of Richmond Dental Office.
Dr. Dara Abusada is a native Houstonian. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods at the University of Houston and later went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. Upon completion of dental school, Dr. Abusada was respectively awarded the Myron Sigler International Esthetic Dentistry Award.
Dr. Abusada is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society. She also enjoys giving back to the community at Texas Mission of Mercy and Give Kids a Smile Day events.
Aside from her involvement in the dental community, Dr. Abusada enjoys traveling the world to gain new life experiences with her husband, Ammar, and two beautiful daughters, Reina & Mila. She also keeps busy by introducing her daughters to exciting adventures and community involvement satisfying their curiosity as well as growing them into future contributors and leaders of their community.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery | University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
Dr. Ulysses Hsu is the orthodontist of the BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of Richmond, Spring Dental Office.
Dr. Ulysses Hsu graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with degrees in Economics and Business Administration. After working as a financial analyst and starting his own business, he decided to pursue a career in dentistry and attended the University of California at Los Angeles for his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. After graduation, Dr. Hsu decided to become an orthodontist and completed his specialty training and Masters of Science in Dentistry degree at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco. In his free time, Dr. Hsu enjoys cooking, traveling, going on long walks with his dog, and trying new restaurants with his wife and 2 year old son.
Dr. Dara Abusada is the owner of the BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of Richmond Dental Office.
Dr. Dara Abusada is a native Houstonian. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition and Foods at the University of Houston and later went on to receive her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. Upon completion of dental school, Dr. Abusada was respectively awarded the Myron Sigler International Esthetic Dentistry Award.
Dr. Abusada is an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society. She also enjoys giving back to the community at Texas Mission of Mercy and Give Kids a Smile Day events.
Aside from her involvement in the dental community, Dr. Abusada enjoys traveling the world to gain new life experiences with her husband, Ammar, and two beautiful daughters, Reina & Mila. She also keeps busy by introducing her daughters to exciting adventures and community involvement satisfying their curiosity as well as growing them into future contributors and leaders of their community.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery | University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston
Dr. Patrick Beetar is the oral surgeon of the BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of Heights, Richmond and Spring Dental Offices.
Dr. Beetar is a native to the Houston area. He was born and raised in Pearland, Texas. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. He completed dental school and residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Texas – School of Dentistry in Houston. His areas of interest include removal of teeth, pre-prosthetic surgery, implant placement, jaw reconstruction, dental and facial trauma, and treatment of various forms of pathology. Dr Beetar is board certified with the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
When he is not operating, he is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys hunting, fishing, carpentry, gardening and working on automobiles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts | St. Thomas University Doctor of Dental Surgery | University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston
Dr. Justin Ramsey is a native Houstonian, although he spent his high school years in Atlanta, GA. As any true Texan would, he quickly returned to the lone star state and attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth for his undergraduate studies. He then pursued his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston.
It was during a medical mission trip to Guatemala that Dr. Ramsey first discovered his passion for dentistry and his desire for serving people. Since then he has taken part in many other missions opportunities and hopes to one day start a non-profit organization that sends teams of dentists to various underserved countries throughout the world.
He stays active in the dental community through his affiliations with the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, and the Greater Houston Dental Society. He also has a special interest in helping patients that suffer from jaw pain and TMJ disorders, as his wife Kelley suffered with this for years.
The Ramseys attend Church Project in The Woodlands, TX and have served with organizations such as CHARM Prison Ministry and Young Life for many years. This past year Kelley started a non-profit called Waiting in Hope Ministries which focuses on helping to provide hope and support to those struggling through infertility. This was a result of their own journey as they sought to grow their family earlier in their marriage. They were blessed in 2013 with a little boy named Carter who loves tugging on the ears of their black and chocolate labradors. Carter’s little brother Greyson, born in 2015, is following closely in his big brother’s footsteps.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery | University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston Undergraduate | Texas Christian University
Dr. Mandy Wilkinson is the orthodontist of the BLVD Dentistry & Orthodontics of Galleria, Heights, Oak Forest.
Dr. Mandy Wilkinson studied at the University of Toronto and St. Louis University. She loves being an orthodontist because it gives her the opportunity to improve patients’ self esteem! Over the course of her career Dr. Wilkinson has successfully completed over 6,000 orthodontic cases.
“I love seeing the transition from malposed teeth and poor confidence to a straight and functional smile with new found confidence.”
With Dr. Wilkinson, patients can expect a holistic approach to orthodontics. She has been known to confer with multiple specialists as needed to ensure patients achieve a comprehensive treatment plan in the best interest of their esthetic smile and oral health.
Dr. Wilkinson is looking forward to reaching out to those in the community who never thought orthodontic treatment was for them. She believes everyone should have access to improvements in their smile and overall oral health.
Outside of orthodontic treatment Dr. Wilkinson enjoys spending time with her teenage son who is an avid baseball player at Stratford High School. She also enjoys cycling, swimming, traveling and taking walks with her lab.